Planetary magnetism
By: edited by Ulrich R. Christensen ... [et al.].
Series: Space sciences series of ISSI -- 33; Space sciences series of ISSI -- 33.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 664
ISBN-13: 9781441959003
Subjects: Magnetospheres; Congresses; Cosmic magnetic fields; Planets; Dynamo theory (Cosmic physics)
Description: "This volume is the first comprehensive review of planetary magnetism. Articles cover the origin, nature and characteristic properties of magnetic fields in and around the eight planets in the solar system. Similarly, the often surprising magnetic properties of other objects, such as the Galilean moons of Jupiter, as well as asteroids, are reviewed. The history of measurements of magnetic fields around solar system bodies is also thoroughly covered. The origin of magnetic fields in the diverse planetary dynamos is described in several articles, based on the distinctive features of the interiors of the terrestrial and giant planets. Crustal magnetisation and induced magnetisation are also reviewed, given their important roles in both planetary magnetism and the magnetic fields associated with even unmagnetised objects." --BACK COVER.
Notes: Papers presented at a workshop held in Bern, Switzerland, from Sept. 1-5, 2008.

"Previously published in Space Science Reviews volume 152, issue 1-4, 2010."

Includes bibliographical references.